Grow Your Future with a Sustainability Internship

Join the Team

The City appreciates the impact that talented, energetic students can have on our organization and community. We look forward to your contributions in the areas of city planning and sustainability. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in directing one or two sustainability projects and work on the issues you’re most passionate about.

Fall Internship Positions

Green Business Intern

Support the certification and recognition of sustainable businesses in Long Beach through outreach, marketing, and technical assistance to businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of business and local government. You’ll learn about what it takes to be a sustainable business and how local government can encourage a more sustainable economy.

GIS Support Intern

Join our team as the GIS Support Intern. Improve your skills with GIS and add projects to your portfolio that support sustainability in Long Beach. Several Sustainability programs use GIS support, including Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones, Tree Planting, Green Business, and others. Other projects support the development of strategies and programs to create a more sustainable Long Beach.

Native Plant Nursery Intern

Join our team to support the growth of the Native Plant Nursery at Willow Springs Park. You will be involved in hands on work at the nursery and restoration area as well as research in the LB Sustainability office on nursery best practices and plant management strategies.

See our 2019 Work Plan to learn more about what our office is working on.

Internship Dates & Deadlines

Spring Internship

February - MaySpring Application Deadline: January 15

Summer Internship

June - AugustSummer Application Deadline: May 15

Fall Internship

September - DecemberFall Application Deadline: August 15

Application & Selection Process

Download the job description above for the application requirements of your chosen intern position. All applications will be reviewed by staff and the top candidates will be invited for an interview within three weeks after the application deadline. Successful candidates will be offered a position and start and end dates as well as working hours will be negotiated at that time. Administrative paperwork will also be given at that time, which includes fingerprinting, a background check and completing emergency contact information. All necessary paperwork and background clearance must be finalized prior to beginning work with the City.

Minimum requirements for all positions: at least junior standing in university, pursuing a degree in a related field (bachelor's or graduate), with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.